Slip

About

"Slip" is a challenging side-scrolling platformer that utilizes a unique color swap mechanic for evading danger. Players must carefully time their movements and navigate treacherous level design, absorbing damage from incoming projectiles of the same color while avoiding the opposite. The game also features color-based geometry and props, such as launch-rings, gravity wells, and phase shift platforms, adding an extra layer of complexity and strategy to the gameplay.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a unique color-switching mechanic that adds an interesting twist to the platforming experience.
The graphics, while simple, are visually appealing and colorful, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and fits well with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

The controls are often described as clumsy and imprecise, making the gameplay frustrating and difficult to master.
The game suffers from poor checkpoint placement, leading to excessive replaying of sections and a tedious experience.
Many players find the difficulty level to be unbalanced, with bosses and later levels being excessively hard, which can lead to frustration.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its challenging mechanics and unique color-switching feature, while others criticize it for being overly difficult and confusing. The game is likened to titles like "Meat Boy" and "Polara," offering a blend of platforming and bullet-hell elements, but suffers from issues like inconsistent mechanics and clunky controls. Overall, while the gameplay can be engaging and rewarding for those who enjoy a challenge, it may frustrate players who prefer a more straightforward experience.
- “The game has great music, is simple yet challenging and doesn't rely too heavily on any one gameplay aspect; much like Bit.Trip.”
- “It's also barely a platformer, really, as the switching mechanic is 90% of the challenge, but it's executed well and in a variety of different ways, which keeps it fresh and interesting.”
- “It's well made, super challenging (and confusing, with the color swap mechanic) and has a great soundtrack.”
- “Clumsy low poly/voxel looking graphics really bring the quality crashing down to the same low levels as the tired endless runner gameplay.”
- “Freaking too hard... I can forgive bad graphics, but this gameplay and difficulty kills even the little fun this simple game could give.”
- “The polarity mechanic is among the first to falter, with no consistency as to whether the same or opposing color is what kills you, and requiring you to switch at a speed that requires copious amounts of luck to pull off consistently.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
30%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and how well it complements the gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere. However, some players find the repetitive nature of the soundtrack across levels frustrating, suggesting that it can detract from the experience over time. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally appreciated for its soothing electronic tunes, opinions vary on its fit with the game's fast-paced action.
- “The game has great music, is simple yet challenging and doesn't rely too heavily on any one gameplay aspect; much like Bit.Trip.”
- “The music is very good too and fits nicely into the gameplay.”
- “It is mesmerizing - color switching and music together makes a great experience.”
- “I recommend muting the music and using your own.”
- “I can't comment on the music because it doesn't even feel like part of the game, just something playing over it as if the in-game sound was disabled.”
- “The soundtrack consists of slow electronic tunes, which I found to be quite unfitting with the fast pace of the game.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their beauty and simplicity, while others criticize the low poly and voxel style as clumsy and detracting from the overall experience. While a few appreciate how the visuals complement the gameplay, many feel that the graphics are a significant drawback, especially when paired with frustrating gameplay mechanics. Overall, opinions vary widely, reflecting a divide between those who enjoy the aesthetic and those who find it lacking.
- “I like the graphics and music; I think they fit together with the game well.”
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “The graphics look simple but stunning.”
- “Clumsy low poly/voxel looking graphics really bring the quality crashing down to the same low levels as the tired endless runner gameplay.”
- “Developers must learn that Minecraft succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
- “That's why reviewers are faced with so many of these terrible games with confrontingly bad graphics.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users highlighting its cheeky and entertaining nature.
- “I really enjoy its cheeky humor, too.”
- “It's funny.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is frustrating due to poor controls and excessive trial and error, leading to a tedious experience rather than enjoyable gameplay. Players express strong dissatisfaction, comparing it unfavorably to other frustrating titles.
- “The controls are terrible for a platformer, and the amount of trial and error involved in completing each section of a level makes the game tedious rather than fun.”
- “While people often wave around hyperbolic remarks with little thought as to whether they really mean them, it's with no lack of deliberation that I say this game is complete and utter garbage on a scale I haven't had the displeasure of since grinding my teeth through Rush Bros.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics involving color-switching to navigate obstacles. Therefore, it lacks a clear emotional narrative or impact as described by users.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be highly addictive, contributing to its strong replayability, despite its frustrating elements.
- “Get this game; it's a frustrating yet very addictive experience with high replay value.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story begins in a lighthearted manner that some players find confusing or lacking depth, leading to mixed feelings about its overall coherence and engagement.
- “The game starts off with a confusing story that I don't even understand.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot to be shallow and uninteresting, failing to draw me into the game's world.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, including crashes, and a lack of sound effects, which many players find disappointing and indicative of a lack of effort from the developers.
- “The lackluster performance is inexcusable; I even had it crash on me at one point. The absence of any sound effects, save for the underwhelming death 'fuzz,' simply strikes me as lazy.”